Notices > Increase in Respect of Social Grants

Notice No. 212

27 February 2009

Department of Social Development

The Minister of Social Development has, in terms of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004), with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, announced an increase in social grants.

The new maximum monthly amounts are as follows:

Type of grant	Old amount	New amount
Old age	R960	R1 010
War veterans	R980	R1 030
Disability	R960	R1 010
Grant-in-aid	R230	R240
Foster child	R650	R680
Care dependency	R960	R1 010
Child support grant	R230	R240

The increase will come into effect on 1 April 2009.

Minister for Social Development

Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Notices

Increase in Respect of Social Grants

Notice No. 212 of 2009